The Proceedings Of Pelagius

by Augustine of Hippo, Augustine of Hippo

The Proceedings of Pelagius is a religious book written by Saint Augustine, a prominent theologian and philosopher of the early Christian Church. The book is a record of the debates and proceedings of the Council of Carthage in 418 AD, which was convened to address the teachings of Pelagius, a British monk who had been accused of heresy.The book provides a detailed account of the arguments put forward by both sides in the debate, as well as the various theological and philosophical issues that were at stake. Saint Augustine, who was a leading opponent of Pelagius, uses the book to defend his own views on original sin, grace, and predestination, and to refute the teachings of Pelagius.The Proceedings of Pelagius is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of Christian theology in the early centuries of the Church. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and religion. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE St. Augustin Anti-Pelagian Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V5, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183955.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Theology

42 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 395

About the author

Early church father and philosopher Saint Augustine served from 396 as the bishop of Hippo in present-day Algeria and through such writings as the autobiographical Confessions in 397 and the voluminous City of God from 413 to 426 profoundly influenced Christianity, argued against Manichaeism and Donatism, and helped to establish the doctrine of original sin.

An Augustinian follows the principles and doctrines of Saint Augustine.

People also know Aurelius Augustinus in English of Regius (Annaba). From the Africa province of the Roman Empire, people generally consider this Latin theologian of the greatest thinkers of all times. He very developed the west. According to Jerome, a contemporary, Augustine renewed "the ancient Faith."

The Neo-Platonism of Plotinus afterward heavily weighed his years. After conversion and his baptism in 387, Augustine developed his own approach to theology and accommodated a variety of methods and different perspectives. He believed in the indispensable grace to human freedom and framed the concept of just war. When the Western Roman Empire started to disintegrate from the material earth, Augustine developed the concept of the distinct Catholic spirituality in a book of the same name. He thought the medieval worldview. Augustine closely identified with the community that worshiped the Trinity. The Catholics and the Anglican communion revere this preeminent doctor. Many Protestants, especially Calvinists, consider his due teaching on salvation and divine grace of the theology of the Reformation. The Eastern Orthodox also consider him. He carries the additional title of blessed. The Orthodox call him "Blessed Augustine" or "Saint Augustine the Blessed."

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Reviews

[Brian]

This book actually is what the title says it is: Augustine's account of how Pelagius hanlded his trial in Jerusalem and Augustine's own early interactions with him. Augustine is very careful to maintain that the church council did not really make a mistake in acquitting Pelagius, and the impression I get is that Pelagius basically redefined all the terms. Of course, this is Augustine's account, so I wouldn't go to the stake for Augustine's representation being accurate.